How To Fix MM009 - Not possible to determine previous period

MM009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Not possible to determine previous period

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a previous period for the current period
of the company code you have entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You maintain previous periods in "Financial Accounting" Customizing.
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If you do not have the authorization to do so, contact your systems
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM009 - Not possible to determine previous period ?

  The SAP error message MM009 ("Not possible to determine previous period") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements when the system is unable to find the necessary data for the previous period. This can happen during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory counts, or when trying to generate reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The previous period's data may not exist in the system. This can happen if the period has not been closed properly or if the data has been deleted or not posted.
  Period Closing: The previous period may have been closed, and the system is unable to access the required data for calculations or reporting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material management module that prevent the system from accessing the necessary data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the previous period's data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Period Closing: Ensure that the